Feature

Mold in Buildings: What It Is and How to Keep It Out

From the Editors

Oops! A Few Repairs
Corrections to last month's feature article statistics.

Case Study Update: Vermont Law School
Energy use at Vermont Law School's Oakes Hall isn't quite as low as previously believed.

What's Happening

Light Pollution Mitigation for Vermont Prison
The State of Vermont and a regional astronomy club have agreed upon an innovative plan for mitigating light pollution from a new prison in Springfield, Vermont.

The Breathe Easy Office
The American Lung Association's Virginia chapter has built a demonstration office dedicated to reducing indoor air pollution, using low-cost, sustainable building products and techniques, and raising public awareness of indoor air quality.

Frisco First: Codified Green Building Program
Every new home in the City of Frisco, Texas must now be built to the minimum standards of the city's green building program. A coincidental overlap with a new initiative from the local utility, TXU Electric, is helping to make these requirements affordable for builders.

Barrel Burning: Missing Dioxin Link
Still largely legal in most states, barrel burning of household trash is a "worst case" situation for dioxin formation and contributes significantly to environmental dioxin levels.